English Heritage sites near Balcombe Parish
BRAMBER CASTLE
14 miles from Balcombe Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
21 miles from Balcombe Parish
Down House is a site of outstanding international significance. Here the famous scientist Charles Darwin lived with his family for forty years and worked on his revolutionary theories.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
21 miles from Balcombe Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
OLD SOAR MANOR
24 miles from Balcombe Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
COOMBE CONDUIT
25 miles from Balcombe Parish
Coombe Conduit is made up of two small Tudor buildings connected by an underground passage.Water was once supplied to Hampton Court Palace via this tunnel.
LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA
25 miles from Balcombe Parish
Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all weather family day out. See fascinating Roman artifacts and enjoy a specially commissioned light show.
Churches in Balcombe Parish
St Mary's Church Balcombe
London Rd/Handcross Rd
Balcombe
Haywards Heath
01444 811249
http://stmarys-balcombe.org
A warm welcome from the Parish Church of St Mary’s, Balcombe, West Sussex
We are a thriving church community and we look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful church of St Mary’s in the delightful village of Balcombe. Our country church is mainly of Victorian origin; however, records show there was a church on the site by 1090.
We offer a variety of services drawing on both traditional and contemporary style. We have groups for children of different ages, a four-part mixed choir, a committed group of bell ringers, house groups and Mothers’ Union gatherings. We host activities and festivals, throughout the year, embracing the wider community in our friendly rural village.
Please do come and join us!
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts
Shine through the darkness
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Pubs in Balcombe Parish
Balcombe Club
Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, RH17 6HP
(01444) 811226
balcombeclub.co.uk/
Half Moon
Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, RH17 6PA
(01444) 811582
halfmoonbalcombe.com/